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Pipe forum?
Ken_Light
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Just a suggestion, but there's been an undercurrent of pipe threads going on here, especially now that ccom is carrying pipes and pipe tobacco. Some people are posting under non-cigar related, and that makes perfect sense. But why not add another forum to the list for pipes?
I don't think that's a huge deal like adding instant messaging or sticky threads would be. But maybe I'm wrong...I know nothing about how to create/run a website.
I don't think that's a huge deal like adding instant messaging or sticky threads would be. But maybe I'm wrong...I know nothing about how to create/run a website.
^Troll: DO NOT FEED.
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If it is, adding forums is pretty simple in the admin control panel.
Add the forum, configure the permissions and your done.
Money can't buy happiness, but it can buy cigars and that's close enough.
"Long ashes my friends."
I I just brought out and cleaned up my pipe again and have been having an urge to smoke it as well, just need to pick up some pipe tobacco today. Amanda had bought for me the day we got married last fall, smokes beautifully and is basically a mini-"Gandalf" style as I call it lol.
If I may I would like to recommend the XIKAR Resource pipe lighter. I have the wood grain one and love it. It is the perfect pipe lighter with all your pipe accessories built in. Definitely invest in one. I like matches but find pipe smoking is less work with the XIKAR lighter. Check it out.
I think I am going to try some other offerings here at Ccom I haven't tried and probably going to snag an Eric Nording pipe.
I've heard that Smoker's Haven Krumble Kake is Penzance (or extremely close to it), just repackaged for Smoker's Haven, so that's an alternative, but honestly, that's kind of an open secret, so the stuff is always sold out
If I come across Stonehaven or Penzance I will let you know. I still have my sealed tin and haven't tried Penzance yet. Trying to smoke up what is in my mason jars first especially my aromatics because supposedly they do not age well like the nons do.
And keep an eye on ebay.
I posted about my rare find on another forum, but said that they wanted about $50 for an 8oz bag that should run $20-$30 (which was true). Then I thought about it, and realized that the $50 was probably Calif. prices, so I called back to the shop, and sure enough, shipping out of state dropped the price to $30 each, so I bought the 8oz of each that they had left in stock WOO! A new convert!
Direwolf do it! I always thought pipe smoking was oldmanish until I tried it and fell in love. It is a learning process and can be frustrating but just like cigars - read the forums and learn. Pipe guys do trades and bombs as well. I want an Eric Nording something fierce. Really thinking about dropping the hammer on one this weekend. Another nice thing about pipes is you can take it into almost any tobacconist that sells pipe tobacco and they will let you sample a bowl before you buy.
Don't learn the hard way! Here are a few rules or guidelines everyone should know:
As a general rule of thumb wood pipes should only be smoked once a day. You can ruin your pipe smoking multiple bowls. Why do you think some guys own so many pipes? So they can smoke multiple bowls. Of course size and length can make the experience different.
Do not break a pipe in while outside. The wind can can make things burn hotter and faster.
Watch youtube videos on the multiple ways to break in a pipe and the multiple ways to fill your bowl.
A corncob pipe is not only affordable but a great way to learn before you invest. Make mistakes on a corncob and who cares?
Be sure to get a pipe tool or multi tool. They are inexpensive and come in handy for taking care of your pipe. You also need pipe cleaners which are cheap.
Let your pipe cool off before you clean it. Do not remove the stem until your pipe has cooled off. Some pipe stems are not easily replaceable and many pipe shops are not taking pipe work to replace stems.
Oh so much to cover but those are biggies in my mind. You don't want to invest in a pipe and damage it. I am not an expert but those things stick out in my mind. I have seen guys crack their pipe bowls from smoking multiple bowls and it gets too hot. I have seen guys who can't get their stems to fit because of removing it while the pipe was hot.